Wilde’s at the Lodge, Cong, is Bord Bia Restaurant of the Month

Wilde’s at the Lodge, Lisloughrey Lodge Hotel, Cong, Co Mayo, is the the Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for May.

The Just Ask campaign encourages diners to look for information on where the food on their plates comes from when eating out and the monthly award is given to restaurants that demonstrate best practice in providing customers with this information.

Set in the grounds of Ashford Castle, Lisloughrey Lodge enjoys one of the most beautiful locations in Ireland. The hotel has recently changed management and the elegance of the beautiful old house at its heart has been restored.

Kelly’s of Newport supply lamb, beef, pork and their famous black and white puddings and speciality sausages.

Pasture-reared chicken is supplied by The Friendly Farmer in Athenry and Claremorris Fallow Deer by Pat White.

Seafood is sourced from Gannet Fishmongers in Galway, with mussels coming from Killary Fjord Shellfish and Clew Bay scallops from Westport. Organic vegetables are supplied by Reek View Farm and wild flowers and nuts are foraged by Head Chef, Jonathan Keane and his team.

Speaking about the restaurant’s sourcing policy, Jonathan Keane said “Our menus are inspired by the availability of local produce and change with the seasons. We introduce guests to our chosen ingredients from land and sea through each dish and also by means of a full supplier listing on our menus.”

The Just Ask! Restaurant of the Month is selected by trusted Food Writer Georgina Campbell, in agreement with Bord Bia each month. It rewards eateries around the country that have demonstrated a commitment to transparency with regard to the sourcing of the ingredients used in their restaurant.

“The style is quite simple with no unnecessary cheffy flourishes,” says Georgina Campbell. “Jonathan grew up in Connemara and a love of the great West of Ireland foods clearly informs his cooking.”